The American dream was the idea that every person should have 3 kids, a stay at home wife, a dog, and live in a split level home in the suburbs.
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The image of the american dream was encouraged by the growth of suburbs. Some people believe the american dream was encouraged by the GI bill. There are several books about this american dream Death of a Salesman,
Of Mice and Men, and American Pastoral.